Acubriefs Newsletter Volume 2 Issue 6

June 2001

New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 52

Recent articles reviewed in this edition:

1. Randomised trial of acupuncture compared with conventional massage and "sham" laser acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain. Irnich, D.; Behrens,N.; Molzen, H.; Konig, A.; Gleditsch, J.; Krauss, M., Natalis; M.; Senn, E.; Beyer, A.; Schops, P.; and Cummings, M., BMJ 6-30-2001, Vol 322 (7302) p.1574 Full text available online

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford, MD, MPH

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2. Acupuncture for pilocarpine-resistant xerostomia following radiotherapy for head and neck malignancies. Johnstone, P. A., Peng, Y. P., May, B. C., Inouye, W. S., and Niemtzow, R. C., Int J Radiat.Oncol Biol.Phys 2001, Vol50(2) P. 353-357 PubMed Abstract

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford, MD, MPH

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3. Acupuncture therapy in the management of persistent primary nocturnal enuresis-preliminary results. Serel,T.A. Perk,H. Koyuncuoglu,H.R., Celik,K., Deniz, N., Scand J Urol Nephrol, 2001, Vol. 35(1) p. 40-43 PubMed Abstract

Reviewed by Russell J. Erickson, MD

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4. The role of acupuncture in controlling the gagging reflex using a review of ten cases. Fiske, J., and Dickinson,C., British Dental Journal, June 9, 2001, Vol 190(11) p. 611-613, Full text available online

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford, MD, MPH

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5. Treatment of obstinate diseases by acupuncture and cupping. Yang Rong, J Tradit Chin Med, 2001 Vol.21(2) p. 118-121 http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford, MD, MPH

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Acubriefs Newsletter has three objectives:
1. To provide a centralized resource for reviewing new citations on acupuncture in English.
2. To provide annotated abstracts on citations of particular interest to clinicians and researchers.
3. To facilitate access to citations quoted/reviewed.
(Please let us know if you have suggestions on how we might better meet these objectives)

Reviewers for articles are either members of the MARF board or experts chosen by the board to review articles for particular medical subjects.

Sources for citations are the same as the Medical Acupuncture Research Foundation's (MARF) online bibliography of acupuncture at www.acubriefs.com The editor for the newsletter is J.K. Rotchford MD MPH, President of the Medical Acupuncture Research Foundation

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New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 52

Integrative care in pregancy and childbirth. Wotton, E., Integrative Medicine Consult, April 2001 http://home.mdconsult.com/

Gene transformation gets acupuncture. Stokes, T., Trends Plant Sci, 2001, Vol. 6(6) p. 244 PubMed Citation

Alternative Therapies: Part I. Depression, Diabetes. Obesity. Morelli, V. and Zoorob, R. J., Am Fam Physician 2000, Vol. 62(5) p.1051-1059 Full text online

Alternative Therapies: Part II: Congestive Heart Failure and Hypercholesterolemia. Morelli, V. and Zoorob, R. J., Am Fam Physician 2000, Vol. 62(6)p. 1325-1329 Full text online

Complementary and alternative medicine: Applications and implications for cognitive functioning in elderly populations. Adams, L. L, Gatchel, R., and Gentry, C., Altern Ther Health Med 2001 Vol.7(2) p. 52-61 http://www.alternative-th erapies.com/

Effects of electroacupuncture on blood-brain barrier after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rat. Wu, X., Du, L., Wu, G., and Cao, X., Acup & Electro-Ther Res 2001, Vol. 26(1\2), p.1-9 http://www.cognizantcomm unication.com/

Thermovisual evaluation of acupucture points. Ovechkin, A., Lee, S., and Kim, K.,Acup & Electro-Ther Res 2001, Vol. 26(1\2), p.11-23 http://www.cognizantcomm unication.com/

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): The effect of electrode placement upon cutaneous blood flow and skin temperature. Cramp, A. F. L., Noble, J. G., Lowe, A. S., and Walsh, D. M., Acup & Electro-Ther Res 2001, Vol. 26(1\2), p.25-37 http://www.cognizantc ommunication.com/

Melatonin might be one possible medium of electroacupuncture anti-siezures. Cheng, J., Chao, D., and Cgen, C., Acup & Electro-Ther Res 2001, Vol. 26(1\2), p.39-48 http://www.cognizantcomm unication.com/

Alternation of Orphanin FQ immunoreactivity and ppOFQ mRNA by combination of melatonin with electroacupuncture. Zhou, M. M., Yu, C. X., Wang, M. Z., and et al, Acup & Electro-Ther Res 2001, Vol. 26(1\2), p.49-58 http://www.cognizantcomm unication.com/

Antinociceptive effect of bee venom acupuncture (apipuncture) in rodent animal models: A comparative study of acupoint versus non-acupoint stimulation. Kwon, T. K., Kang, M. S., Kim, H. W., and et al, Acup & Electro-Ther Res 2001, Vol. 26(1\2), p.59-68 http://www.cognizantcomm unication.com/

Abstracts of the 4th International Symposium of Bi-Digital O-Ring Test, Tokyo, Japan, July 2000. Acup & Electro-Ther Res 2001, Vol. 26(1\2), p.69-143 http://www.cognizantcomm unication.com/

[Fibromyalgia (GER)] Pongratz, D. and Spath, M., Fortschr.Neurol Psychiatr, 2001, Vol.69(4) p.189-193 PubMed Abstract

Effects of moxa-cone moxibustion at Guanyuan on erythrocytic immunity and its regulative function in tumor-bearing mice. Wu, P., Cao, Y., and Wu, J., J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(1) p. 68- 71 http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/

Complementary and alternative therapies for rheumatic disease. Kolasinski, S. L., Hosp.Pract (Off Ed) 4-15-2001, Vol.36(4) p. 31-6, 39 PubMed Abstract

Intangible risks of complementary and alternative medicine (letter). Ernst, E., J Clin Oncol 4-15-2001, Vol.19(8) p.2365-2366 http://www.jco.or g/cgi/content/full/19/8/2365

Alternative medicine use in HIV-positive men and women: demographics, utilization patterns and health status. Standish, L. J., Greene, K. B., Bain, S., Reeves, C., Sanders, F., Wines, R. C., Turet, P., Kim, J. G., and Calabrese, C., AIDS Care, 2001, Apr. Vol.13(2) p.197-208 PubMed Abstract

[Chronic pelvic pain. Another diagnostic and therapeutic approach(FR)]. Dellenbach, P., Rempp, C., Haeringer, M. T., Simon, T., Magnier, F., and Meyer, C., Gynecol Obstet Fertil 2001 Mar, Vol.29(3) p. 234-243 PubMed Abstract

Myofascial trigger points.(letter) VanDevender, J., Phys Ther 2001, Vol. 81(4) p.1059-1060 PubMed Citation

A randomized controlled trial of auricular acupuncture for cocaine dependence: treatments vs outcomes. (letters) Giglio, J. C., Arch Intern Med 3-26-2001, Vol.161(6) p.894-895, Full text online

Pelvic pain: a chronic visceral pain syndrome. Wesselmann, U. and Czakanski, P. P., Curr.Pain Headache Rep 2001, Vol.5(1) p.13-19 PubMed Abstract

Withered Yang: a review of traditional Chinese medical treatment of male infertility and erectile dysfunction. Crimmel, A. S., Conner, C. S., and Monga, M., J Androl 2001, Vol.22(2) p. 173-182 PubMed Citation

Bee venom injection into an acupuncture point reduces arthritis associated edema and nociceptive responses. Kwon, Y. B., Lee, J. D., Lee, H. J., Han, H. J., Mar, W. C., Kang, S. K., Beitz, A. J., and Lee, J. H., Pain, 2-15-2001, Vol.90(3) p. 271-280 PubMed Abstract

Initiating a urinary stream. (letter) Noble, R. E., West J Med 2001, Vol.174(2) p.98
Full text online PubMed Citation

Opportunities and options in general practice. Mohanna, K. and Chambers, R., BMJ, 6-9-2001, Vol 322(7299) p. 2 Full text online

Opinion versus evidence: creative tension or uneasy coexistence? (Editorial). Ernst, E., White, A., Pittler, M. H., and et al. FACT 2001, Vol.6(1)p. 1-2 http://www.ex.ac.uk/FACT/ind ex.htm

Line patterns in the mosaic electrical properties of human skin--a cross-correlation study. Martinson, O. G., Grimnes, S., Morkrid, L., and Hareide, M., IEEE Trans Biomed 2001Vol. 48(6) p.731-734 PubMed Abstract

The effects of acupressure on the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting in postsurgical patients. Windle, P. E., Borromeo, A., Robles, H., and Ilacio-Uy, V., J Perianesth Nurs 2001, Vol 16(3) PubMed Abstract

Use of acupuncture for the treatment of idiopathic facial nerve paralysis in a dog. Jeong, S. M., Kim, H. Y., Lee, C. H., and et al., Vet Rec 2001, Vol.148(20) p.632-633 PubMed Citation

Complementary therapies in palliative cancer care. Ernst, E., Cancer 2001,Vol.91(11) p. 2181-2185 Abstract available online

[In Process Citation (Acute Low Back Pain)(NOR)] Kittang, G., Melvaer, T., and Baerheim, A., Tidsskr.Nor Laegeforen 2001, Vol.121(10) p. 1207-1210 PubMed Abstract

Integrated medicine. Carr, Andy, George, David St, Read, Nick, Czauderna, Jack, Sharpe, Michael, Wright, Stephen G., Ramey, David, Goodman, Michael J., Fisken, Roger A., and Farrell, Liam, BMJ 6-16-2001 , Vol.322(7300) p.1484 full text online

Electroacupuncture Stimulation Suppresses the Increase in Alcohol- Drinking Behavior in Restricted Rats. Yoshimoto, K., Kato, B., Sakai, K., Shibata, M., Yano, And T., and Yasuhara, M., Alcohol Clin Exp.Res 2001, Vol 25(6) p. 63S-68S Abstract available online

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic low back pain (Cochrane Review) Milne, S., Welch, V., Brosseau, L., Saginur, M., Shea, B., Tugwell, P., and Wells, G., Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2001 (2) CD003008 Abstract available online

Cardiovascular beneficial effects of electroacupuncture at neiguan (pc- 6) acupoint in anesthetized open-chest dog. Syuu, Y., Matsubara, H., Kiyooka, T., Hosogi, S., Mohri, S., Araki, J., Ohe, T., and Suga, H., Jpn J Physiol 2001, Vol.5(2) p.231-238 PubMed Abstract

A systematic review of physical interventions for patellofemoral pain syndrome. Crossley, K., Bennell, K., Green, S., and McConnell, J., Clin J Sport Med 2001 ,Vol. 11(2)p. 103-110 Abstract available online

Effects of acupuncture on humoral immunologic function and trace elements in 20 cases of Behcet's disease. , Yu, P., Bai, H., Zhang, W., and et al., J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(2) p. 100-102 http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/

Clinical study on teatment of senile vascular dementia by acupuncture. Gao, H., Yan, L., Liu, B., and et al., J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(2) p.103-109 http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/

Observation of 105 cases of duodenal bulbar ulcer treated by combined therapy of catgut embedding and Chinese drugs. Fan, Z., J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(2) p.111-115 http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/

Catgut point-embedding therapy in treatment of 76 cases of ulcerative colitis. Xiao, G. and Zhou, G., J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(2) p. 116-117 http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/

An analysis of therapeutic effect of drug acupoint application in 209 cases of allergic asthma. Lai, X., Li, Y, Fan, Z., and et al., J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(2) p.122-126 http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/

Forty-seven cases of gonitis treated by a combined therapy of Chinese drugs and acupuncture. Yang, W., J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(2) p.127-129 http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/

Advances in TCM research of insulin resistance. Shang, W. and Chang, H., J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(2) p.141-146 http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/

Herbal and complementary and alternative mecicine therapies for liver disease: A focus on Chinese traditional medicine in Hepatitis C virus. Cohen, M. R., Clinics in Liver Disease 2001, Vol5(2)
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NCCAM Holds Second Town Meeting NCCAM Clearinghouse 2001, Vol.8 (2) National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institute of Health, full text online

Biology of Acupuncture: Project Concept Review Goertz, C. H., NCCAM 2001 National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institute of Health avai lable online

Report: Can Alternative Medicine be Integrated into Mainstream Care? NCCAM 2001 National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institute of Health full text available online

Fiscal year 2002 Hearing on Chronic Diseases. Straus, S., NCCAM 2001 National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institute of Health full text availble online

Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Request Straus, S., NCCAM 2001 National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institute of Health full text available online

The methodological quality of randomized controlled trials of homeopathy, herbal medicines and acupuncture. Linde, K., Jonas, W. B., Melchart, D., and Willich, S., Int J Epidemiol 2001, Vol.30(3) p. 526-531 PubMed Abstract

Effectiveness of acupuncture for treatment of childhood constipation. Broide, E., Pintov, S., Portnoy, S., Barg, J., Klinowski, E., and Scapa, E., Dig.Dis Sci 2001,Vol 46(6) p. 1270-1275 PubMed Abstract